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Always available
Available only
when Palm
Desktop software
is running
Manual
Tip: If you're not sure which option to use, keep the default
setting: Always available.
4. Click the Local tab to display the settings for the connection
between your computer and the organizer cradle, and adjust the
following options as needed.
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Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup folder
and constantly monitors the communication
port for synchronization requests from your
organizer. With this option, the HotSync
Manager synchronizes data even when Palm
Desktop software is not running.
Starts HotSync Manager and monitors
requests automatically when you open Palm
Desktop software.
Monitors requests only when you select
HotSync Manager from the Start menu.
Advanced HotSync® Operations